A Sunshine Coast based not-for-profit is changing the lives of First Nations youth by giving them an avenue to obtain their driver’s license and remove barriers to local employment.
Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) has announced its support for Murri’s On The Move (MOTM).
MOTM began from simple beginnings, with a few local driving instructors simply listening to their community, and seeing the barriers that young First Nations people were having in obtaining their learners permit, and how that was limiting their access to education, healthcare and employment.
“Our little program was so successful over the years, that we had every other organisation tapping on our door asking us to facilitate their needs and remove the barriers of the young people they work with,” Kerry Turner said, the principal drive instructor at MOTM.
Operating for over 35 years, ETC is no stranger to helping people in many different situations overcome their personal challenges.
As a registered charity themselves and leading provider of employment, training and business services, ETC’s commitment to community extends beyond business operations.
Through the ETC Community Support Fund last year alone, the not-for-profit organisation allocated $500,000 in funding to 16 deserving organisations across its nine regions, one of which was MOTM.
“I get so excited every year to be able to go in and nominate a charity that is worthy of receiving funding, and Murri’s On The Move is definitely that,” Danny Middleton said, an ETC youth advisor.
ETC was thrilled to be able to donate $35,000 to MOTM through the ETC Community Support Fund, which allowed them to purchase a brand-new vehicle in order to facilitate the overwhelming demand they faced in the community.
It is through the vision of organisations like MOTM, that we can improve employment outcomes for First Nations Communities and make active strides towards Closing the Gap.
ETC’s chief executive officer Damon Munt, said the community-oriented organisation was dedicated to breaking down barriers to employment and supporting local communities.
“At ETC, our mission is to strengthen our communities through engagement and support. We are in community, with community, for community.”
“ETC takes great pride in supporting local organisations that share our vision of making a positive impact on people’s lives.”
Since 2012, ETC has provided over $2 million in funding to worthwhile community organisations, including $1 million in the past two years alone through the ETC Community Support Fund.
“Our aim is to provide significant funding for significant impact. We are proud to have helped many organisations reduce disadvantage, generate opportunity, increase support services and/or build capacity within our local communities,” he said.
ETC is a community orientated, not-for-profit provider of employment, and training services. If you need help finding a job, are looking for staff or are interested in upskilling, contact ETC on 1800 007 400, visit etcltd.com.au, or drop into one of their offices across the Sunshine Coast.
